PESA WA: Expression of Interest Alice Springs Fieldtrip

We are seeking expressions of interest from those who would like to join the upcoming Alice Springs Fieldtrip. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the region, engage directly with field activities, and deepen your understanding of the area’s geological context.

Please note that flights are not included. The current estimated airfare from Perth to Alice Springs is approximately $500 each way (around $1,000 return), though prices may vary depending on booking time.

Please RSVP if you would like to take part so we can begin coordinating numbers and logistics.

Leader: Peter Haines. Contributors: Fiona Burns, Simon Lang, Charlie Verdel.

Day 1: Fly to Alice Springs. Core Store (0.5 day): Tent Hill-1 Pacoota & Stairway Sst. cores by Fiona Burns.

Day 2: Ellery Creek, Pacoota Sst. section (Shallow marine/deltaic) by P. Haines.

Day 3: Ellery Creek section (revisited) & other outcrops (stromatolites, Dalmatian Rock) (by P. Haines and Charlie Verdel.

Day 4: Meernie Field core (0.5 day) by S Lang. Fly to Perth.

Estimate of costs based on 14 people attending.

Approximate costs including accommodation, transport, breakfast, lunch, field guide: $1000pp.

Approximate costs excluding accommodation & bkfast, incl. lunch, transport, field guide: $300 pp.

Flights not included in cost